Gears 5 on Windows: Download Guide, Tips and Features

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Ready to fight for Sera in 2025? Picture yourself as Kait Diaz, tearing through the Swarm and uncovering dark secrets in a Gears classic.

You can download Gears 5 on Steam or the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and 11, with the Hivebusters DLC adding a punchy side story, also on Xbox One and Series X|S.

Launched by The Coalition on September 10, 2019, it’s rocking a ‘Very Positive’ Steam rating as of March 2025, with the Hivebusters DLC (December 15, 2020) bringing a 3-hour co-op blast, per Steam. This chapter’s a multi-platform beast.

This guide covers installing Gears 5 on Windows, its key features, and tips for PC beginners. Share your fave campaign twist in the comments, or contact us for help.

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How to Install Gears 5 on Windows 11 and 10

To play Gears 5 on your Windows PC, download it via Steam or the Microsoft Store. Follow the steps below:

Method 1: Steam
1. Visit the Steam page: Steam.
2. Click Add to Cart ($39.99 or on sale as of March 2025).
3. Sign into your Steam account (or create one).
4. Complete the purchase and click Install in your Steam Library.
5. Wait for the download to finish (about 80 GB).
6. Launch it from your Steam Library or desktop shortcut.
Method 2: Microsoft Store
1. Visit the Microsoft Store page: Microsoft Store.
2. Click Buy ($39.99 or on sale as of March 2025) or use Xbox Game Pass.
3. Sign into your Microsoft account (or create one).
4. Install it via the Store app or Xbox app on your PC.
5. Wait for the download to finish (about 80 GB).
6. Launch it from the Start menu or desktop.

Quick Tip: 💡 Stick to cover in Act 1; Kait’s new moves take time to master.

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What is Gears 5 About?

Gears 5, launched in 2019 by The Coalition, is a third-person shooter for Windows 10 and 11, following Kait Diaz as she battles the Swarm and digs into her Locust ties on Sera.

Core Gameplay: Chainsaw through foes, explore icy wastes, and team up in co-op or Horde mode. The Hivebusters DLC drops you into a volcanic side mission with Lahni, Keegan, and Mac.